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Southern Shores, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Currituck County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,119
Population
790/sq mi density
$116,859
Median Income
$58,891 per capita
$621,100
Home Value
$783,677 Zillow
$2,018
Median Rent
48.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
646 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$116,859 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$621,100 home value, $2,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Southern Shores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 790/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1167°N, 75.7330°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Currituck County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dare County Regional (MEO) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Southern Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (3.3").